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TIA and USTMA found Tire Recycling Foundation
Across the Atlantic, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) and the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) have formed the Tire Recycling Foundation, which the partners describe as “a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering sustainable and circular market solutions for end-of-life tyres”.
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Goodyear partners with TyreCall in Ireland
Goodyear has appointed TyreCall as “a Full Service Distribution (FSD) partner” in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. According to Goodyear, the strategic partnership will help Goodyear “manage stock, simplify the sales process, and improve the service offered to retailers. “
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Bond International launches Admiral tyre brand
Fast-growing wholesaler, Bond International has launched the Admiral tyre brand. The trademark for Admiral was gained back in 1996 by the late Reg Bond and has since been registered in countries around the world.
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Continental adds new functionality to Tire Tech app
The Continental TireTech app serves as a valuable tool for fleet managers, drivers, retailers, and tyre workshops wishing to optimise tyre performance and enhance fleet efficiency. Continental has now added extra functions to the app that broaden its appeal, introducing several new features tailored for truck and bus tyres and expanding its reach to include the burgeoning van and camper van tyre segments.
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Bridgestone names Mühlhäuser VP North Europe
Christian Mühlhäuser, Managing Director of Bridgestone Central Europe since July 2019, has taken on additional responsibilities at the tyre maker. From today he is also acting as Vice President North Europe within Bridgestone EMEA.
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GDSO welcomes Yokohama Rubber as full member
As of January 2024, the Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. is a full member of the Global Data Service Organisation (GDSO) for Tyres and Automotive Components, an international non-profit association promoting standardisation and access to tyre-related data. As a GDSO member, Yokohama Rubber will comply with industry standards promoting individual tyre identification management.
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Continental sells Tikka Spikes Oy via management buy-out
Continental has sold its Finnish Tikka Spikes Oy business to the company’s management in a management buy-out (MBO). As a result, parts of Tikka’s current management team led by Juha Rautiainen will acquire all Tikka Spikes Oy shares through their newly founded company Tikka Industrial Oy. The target date for completion is 1 March 2024. All Tikka Spikes employees will stay with the new owners. Existing supply, development and testing partnerships with Continental will be continued. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
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Pirelli unveils Cinturato All Season SF3
Introducing the new Cinturato All Season SF3, a tyre Pirelli has “designed specifically for city drivers of medium and compact cars who need a safe solution all year round.” The SF3 arrives in April in sizes for 16- to 20-inch rim diameters, following on from the Cinturato All Season SF2 that debuted just three years ago.
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Stone Tyres installs TreadReader tyre scanner
Stone Tyres is using a TreadReader DriveOver tyre measurement system which is “driving up sales and ensuring maximum safety and value for its customers”, according to the company.
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‘Petrol retailers remain competitive amidst rising costs and declining sales’ – PRA
“Petrol and diesel prices remain volatile as retailers strive to remain competitive amidst rising costs and declining fuel sales,“ said Gordon Balmer, executive director of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), commenting on the RAC’s monthly report of UK fuel prices.
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NAPA partners with Valvoline in new oil range
Valvoline has been supplying Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the US-based parent company of NAPA, with Valvoline-branded and NAPA-formulated lubricants for more than 50 years, and is one of the largest suppliers to GPC. The UK partnership builds on this existing relationship and the two brands’ matching commitment to uncompromising quality and relentless innovation.
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NFDA calls for EV price incentives in spring budget after EU car market returns to growth
January saw a return to growth in new passenger car registrations, according to the latest European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) figures. These followed a -3.3 per cent contraction in December. New car registrations in the EU witnessed an increase of 12.1 per cent year-on-year, reaching 851,690 units for January 2024. “It is positive to see a return to growth in the EU car market following the contraction experienced in December 2023, particularly with January traditionally being a slower month” said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the figures.
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Apec expand Braking range with 36 new part numbers
Apec has expanded its Apec Red and Apec Blue ranges this month with 36 new braking components. The Apec Red range extension consists of 9 brake discs, 1 brake pad set, 1 ABS ring, 2 caliper fitting kits, 1 brake drum and 18 brake hoses. Top applications include the front brake discs for the Toyota Aygo 2022> and the Nissan NT400 Cabstar 2014>.
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AAG to distribute UniClutch brand
Clutch Industries has reached an agreement with parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to distribute the UniClutch™ brand in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, France and Spain, set to revolutionise the upgrade clutch market for motor factors, installers, and end users alike.
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Profitable growth for Yokohama Rubber in 2023
In fiscal year 2023, Yokohama Rubber announced significant increases across key financial metrics, with revenue rising by 14.5% to reach 985.3 billion yen (£5.2 billion), operating profit increasing by 45.8% to 100.4 billion yen (£530.3 million) and profit attributable to owners of the parent company climbing by 46.4% to 67.2 billion yen (£354.9 million). These figures marked record-high full-year performance levels for Yokohama Rubber. The company also achieved its target of raising its ratio for business profit to sales revenue above 10% in line with the objectives it outlined in the YX2023 medium-term management plan.
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